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Title: Typical Day in My Dad's Workshop (Tom Weedman is my daddy)
Post by: Thomas J. Weedman II on August 06, 2010, 08:21:33 PM
To all who see, this is just a day me my dad (Tom Weedman) and my grandfather (Jack Weedman) were working in the shop. I decided to take a few pictures to show what we've been up to. Unfortunatly my camera was almost full so i didn't get everything in. But as you can see the assembly line is trucking. The jet is a F-14 Tomcat that i think everyone in the family has had a part to build on it. The wing that is in the jig is a regular twister blown up to a .60 size i think. I am using this wing to build for my first time and dad is telling me what to do. I tried to show how strait it is. My dad loves it to be strait as can be and that wing is strait as an arrow. I have a lot of fun building and flying with my dad and grandfather. If you know them you know exactly what i mean. I am proud to be the next generation of the Weedmans (Southern Contol-Line Consepts).

-T.J. Weedman
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Post by: Thomas J. Weedman II on August 06, 2010, 08:25:32 PM
im still trying to figure out how to load the rest of the pictures...
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Post by: Thomas J. Weedman II on August 06, 2010, 08:26:31 PM
ok another pic
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Post by: Thomas J. Weedman II on August 06, 2010, 08:27:07 PM
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Post by: Thomas J. Weedman II on August 06, 2010, 08:33:32 PM
believe me...he has WAY more motors than this...
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Post by: Thomas J. Weedman II on August 06, 2010, 08:34:11 PM
the paint...
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Post by: Thomas J. Weedman II on August 06, 2010, 08:42:44 PM
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Post by: Thomas J. Weedman II on August 06, 2010, 08:44:18 PM
the secret WEPON!!!
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Post by: Thomas J. Weedman II on August 06, 2010, 08:44:56 PM
and finally.....i hope you all enjoy them as much as i do
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Post by: Zuriel Armstrong on August 06, 2010, 08:54:31 PM
Very cool pictures.  Some of the best times are building sessions with some friends.  I can't imagine building with family members.  You are very fortunate, enjoy it.
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Post by: Paul Taylor on August 06, 2010, 09:04:37 PM
LUCKY!
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Post by: Kim Mortimore on August 06, 2010, 09:52:14 PM

T.J.,
What is the Easy Breezy, the very old looking kit box on the top right in picture planes 002?  I've never heard of that one.

Thanks,
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Post by: Howard Rush on August 06, 2010, 11:27:35 PM
You have a good pedigree, T. J.
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Post by: Thomas J. Weedman II on August 07, 2010, 05:37:39 AM
thanks everyone

and Kim im not sure...my dad has sooo much stuff it's hard to ever know what he has.....when he sees this he might be able to tell you but my dad has lots of treasures

-T.J. Weedman
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Post by: Matt Colan on August 07, 2010, 06:27:21 AM
Very cool pictures!  and you are lucky to have someone who is interested in CL!

Does that F-14 have any relation to Vic Macaluso's design???
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Post by: minnesotamodeler on August 07, 2010, 06:35:42 AM
Thomas, beside the "attach...browse" line under the dialog box, there is, in very small faint letters, "more attachments".  Click on that for putting additional pictures into the same post. 
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Post by: Eric Viglione on August 07, 2010, 08:03:17 AM
Way to go Team Weedman! Nice pic's, thanks for sharing. Hope you guys can bring that bad boy to the KOI, and / or our Tampa Bay Line Flyers November contest if you have it flying well by then. That looks like one sweet ride!

EricV
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Post by: Dennis Holler on August 07, 2010, 09:22:44 AM
Wow, Nice shop!  That's great to have three generations all interested and active in the same hobby..er addiction y1
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Post by: mike hartung on August 07, 2010, 10:06:36 AM
Really great post; makes me want to build something. H^^
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Post by: tom_weedman on August 07, 2010, 12:54:54 PM
T.J.,
What is the Easy Breezy, the very old looking kit box on the top right in picture planes 002?  I've never heard of that one.

Thanks,
That is A towers hobbies glider   Tom Weedman AMA 63672
Title: Re: Typical Day in My Dad's Workshop (Tom Weedman is my daddy)
Post by: tom_weedman on August 07, 2010, 01:04:27 PM
Very cool pictures!  and you are lucky to have someone who is interested in CL!

Does that F-14 have any relation to Vic Macaluso's design???
You are correct but PA 61 powered Thanks Matt Tom Weedman AMA 63672
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Post by: Matt Colan on August 07, 2010, 01:52:08 PM
You are correct but PA 61 powered Thanks Matt Tom Weedman AMA 63672

Sounds great!!!  We have 2 of them, one from the 71 design, and the modern one with SV numbers published around 97.  A little side note, the modern F-14 we got is Vic's ACTUAL one that was published in the magazine.  Still being flown on a regular basis 14 or 15 years after it was built!

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Post by: Lynn Weedman on August 09, 2010, 04:05:29 AM
Hey TJ,
Where did that paint stand come from? Who designed it? LOL, I just got back from my little adventure to the Bahammas & the Forida keys. I'll be back working on the F-14 trim colors Monday afternoon.
Come join the fun. Uncle Lynn ......out !!! y1
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Post by: Thomas J. Weedman II on August 09, 2010, 08:23:31 PM
Hey TJ,
Where did that paint stand come from? Who designed it? LOL, I just got back from my little adventure to the Bahammas & the Forida keys. I'll be back working on the F-14 trim colors Monday afternoon.
Come join the fun. Uncle Lynn ......out !!! y1
yes you did design that paint stand and it's a really good one i have to admit....it'll work for anything....glad to see you in the shop today.....i thought the leg ink tattoo thing was pretty cool =)
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Post by: Wynn Robins on August 09, 2010, 11:24:34 PM
I've seen that Vector-Pro paint scheme before - about 5 years ago actually
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Post by: Bill Little on August 10, 2010, 03:39:21 AM
Hi T J,

I met everyone except you, I guess, at the last KOI I attended.  Great family you have!

And I believe your Dad was up here to the Huntersville Contest at least once.

Bill Little
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Post by: Thomas J. Weedman II on August 10, 2010, 05:53:51 AM
Hi T J,

I met everyone except you, I guess, at the last KOI I attended.  Great family you have!

And I believe your Dad was up here to the Huntersville Contest at least once.

Bill Little
yes i was buisy unfortunately att he time we had the last KOI, but i will be there this year. Yes my dad has been to huntersville many times and i've been once.
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Post by: Thomas J. Weedman II on August 10, 2010, 05:55:59 AM
I've seen that Vector-Pro paint scheme before - about 5 years ago actually
yes the vetor pro was something a guy named bill hodges built that he didn't like. my dad did some adjustments and now it's a beautiful airplane to fly. i flew it once. it's the only plane with an LA-46 on it and that is one sweet motor in my opinion
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Post by: Ronald Borski on August 10, 2010, 07:03:45 AM
WOW!  I enjoyed every pic! Looking at this is kind of what goes through my mind when I fantasize winning the lotto. :)

The pics are full of hints and tips. I especially liked the nice pics of CLC jig at work.  y1
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Post by: Shultzie on August 10, 2010, 09:25:41 AM
Thomas, beside the "attach...browse" line under the dialog box, there is, in very small faint letters, "more attachments".  Click on that for putting additional pictures into the same post.  
Agreed... beautiful photos...howevera slight reduction in pictures size would allow more than one photo per-post H^^
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Post by: Shultzie on August 10, 2010, 10:13:53 AM
Check out these photos Tom....BBBBUUUTEEEFUL model...for sure
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Post by: Will Davis on August 10, 2010, 04:22:14 PM
Great pictures, good to see three generations of the same faily  with the same interest, See you at KOI or Huntersville

Will
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Post by: Larry Fernandez on August 10, 2010, 05:12:02 PM
Check out these photos Tom....BBBBUUUTEEEFUL model...for sure

WOW !!!!!!!!!!
WHAT A DROP DEAD, KNOCK OUT GORGEOUS PLANE !!!!!!!!!
 H^^ LL~ y1 >:D :## Z@@ZZZ

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team
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Post by: Will Davis on August 10, 2010, 07:01:15 PM
Tom,

What about the secret Weapon??.. Looks like a Vector..  , foam wing ,hollowed out.. etc.

Will
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Post by: tom_weedman on August 10, 2010, 10:38:27 PM
The Secret Weapon is my SV -23 Plus Pattern  master foam wing cut to SV 23 every thing else is Curt and Randy's stuff PA 61 powered super light no paint full components engine tank prop  42 oz

thanks Tom Weedman ama 63672




 
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Post by: Thomas J. Weedman II on August 11, 2010, 06:09:33 AM
The Secret Weapon is my SV -23 Plus Pattern  master foam wing cut to SV 23 every thing else is Curt and Randy's stuff PA 61 powered super light no paint full components engine tank prop  42 oz

thanks Tom Weedman ama 63672




 
hey dad told you someone would pick up on the SV-23 Plus haha
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Post by: Michael Massey on August 11, 2010, 10:43:07 PM
How about some more information on the wing jig.  Home made?  Details?  Anything would be of great interest.

Tx.

Mike
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Post by: Bill Little on August 11, 2010, 11:22:11 PM
How about some more information on the wing jig.  Home made?  Details?  Anything would be of great interest.

Tx.

Mike

I looks a lot like the one Jim Snelson of CLC offered.

Big Bear
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Post by: Bill Little on August 11, 2010, 11:24:14 PM
You are correct but PA 61 powered Thanks Matt Tom Weedman AMA 63672

Hi Tom,

Is it the 1970's version that had the.35 or the last one that was piped (and used the SV wing?)

Thanks!
Bill
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Post by: john e. holliday on August 12, 2010, 08:27:22 AM
Yes that is the wing jig peices that Jim Snelson sells at CLC.  The little sticker is at the top of the verticle leg.  If you follow his instructions it is very easy to use.  It takes time to set up.  I now have a 4 foot metal level that is as straight as I can get any thing that I had to buy to set up the rig.  If you check his site.  www.clcentral.com     You can see he is a family operation with a ton of Tom Morris stuff.  Remember his is still a working stiff. H^^
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Post by: tom_weedman on August 12, 2010, 02:51:30 PM
How about some more information on the wing jig.  Home made?  Details?  Anything would be of great interest.

Tx.

Mike
[/quote The wing jig started out as A Control Line Central jig the leading edge blocks I had made they split in the middle so I can take the wing in or out with out having to set every thing back up
thanks TOM WEEDMAN AMA 63672
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Post by: tom_weedman on August 12, 2010, 02:55:31 PM
Hi Tom,

Is it the 1970's version that had the.35 or the last one that was piped (and used the SV wing?)

Thanks!
Bill
1970s Version but with PA 61 SE   
 Thanks Tom Weedman AMA 63672
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Post by: Michael Massey on August 12, 2010, 04:45:26 PM
Thanks for the info all.

Mike